05-10-2012, 10:27 AM | #23 |
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I'm curious if the steering feedback is better on an M Sport model
![]() If not it can t be better than Panamera which is its main rival. We can also consider here Aston Rapide and Maserati Quattroporte. |
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05-10-2012, 07:47 PM | #24 | ||
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I till think the 5 series is a more sensible bet. This money buys a Porsche. Nuff said. This car competes with the cls and s7. Its more luxury, with a small token dose of sport. It looks nice though with the best interior I have seen at this price point. |
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05-10-2012, 08:41 PM | #25 | |
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As for steering feedback, I recently learned that xDrive uses hydraulic steering while the RWD version uses electric steering. I have to say that I'm impressed with the steering feedback in my 650xi. It may not be a 911, but it is one more area that BMW defied expectations and physical limitations in such a car.
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05-12-2012, 06:13 PM | #28 |
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I really love this car. This is the most beautiful BMW IMO. However, I just don't get why is has such a long overhang?? I have no idea why they did that. Otherwise, this is just a perfect looking car.
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05-17-2012, 01:38 PM | #32 |
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Southlight - I have a couple of questions:
1) Did the car have the new digital instrument display? 2) Did the HUD have RPMs and Gear selection? 3) Did the car sound sporty?
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05-17-2012, 03:20 PM | #33 | |
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I had to choose between a 640d Gran Coupe or a Panamera diesel because I drive 70.000km a year. THe 6 has 313 HP and the Panamera has a Volkswagen diesel with 250 HP. Not to mention the difference in NM! ![]() The only advantage the Panamera has is a bit more feedback on the steering for the rest it can't compete with the 640d Gan Coupe. The Porsche Panamera is also only frontwheel drive so there not much traction either. ![]() ![]() |
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05-17-2012, 04:07 PM | #34 | |
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2) HUD shows speed, nav information and a couple of other things. RPMs and gear selection are available for M models only (e.g. M6). 3) The 640i sounds pretty good with the windows rolled down. Inside the car with the windows up it's still audible but muted as you'd expect from a car like the 6 Gran Coupe. Hope this helps. ![]() Best regards, south
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05-17-2012, 05:05 PM | #35 | |
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I placed an order for an M5 in September, and was having second thoughts about maybe getting the 650iGC instead. However from what you say, this car will be difficult to drive like a sports car if it is quiet and the HUD doesn't have a tachometer. I find paddle shifting on my 550i impossible without using the instrument cluster, and since the car is so fast it isn't practical to take your eyes of the road, so basically the paddles are useless in the 550i.
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05-17-2012, 05:21 PM | #36 | |
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Apparently, the 650 M sport package exhaust (coupe,convertible & GC) is different from regular 650 Non M sport exhaust and same goes the 550 as well. This may be an article sound enhancement thru the car's speakers but nobody knows.
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05-17-2012, 05:26 PM | #37 | |
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My 550i M-Sport sounds nothing like that.
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05-17-2012, 05:34 PM | #38 |
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+1. My 550 does not sound like that in the video.
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/pricesand...%3D%3D,00.html btw, congrats to your M5 ED order. I am currently considering M5 or 650 GC, nothing firmed until I get pricing for the 650 GC in Canada. Also, I was told by dealers in Canada that each dealer will be alloted for only a few for the July production, once they are filled, then it becomes 1st come, 1st served basis. |
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05-20-2012, 02:49 AM | #39 | |
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